nouns

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What is a noun?

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A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea.

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Give an example of a proper noun.

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An example of a proper noun is 'New York City'.

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What is the difference between a common noun and a proper noun?

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A common noun is a general name for a person, place, or thing (e.g., 'city'), while a proper noun is a specific name (e.g., 'Paris').

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What is a collective noun?

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A collective noun is a word that represents a group of people or things, such as 'team' or 'flock'.

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What is an abstract noun?

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An abstract noun is a type of noun that refers to ideas, qualities, or conditions that cannot be seen or touched, like 'happiness' or 'freedom'.

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What is a concrete noun?

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A concrete noun is a noun that refers to something that can be perceived through the senses, such as 'apple' or 'dog'.

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What is a countable noun?

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A countable noun is a noun that can be counted, such as 'book' (one book, two books).

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What is an uncountable noun?

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An uncountable noun is a noun that cannot be counted, such as 'water' or 'information'.

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What is a compound noun?

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A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words, such as 'toothbrush' or 'basketball'.

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What is a possessive noun?

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A possessive noun shows ownership, such as 'Sarah's book' or 'the dog's leash'.